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a
: a pilot who flies behind and outside the leader of a flying formation
b
informal
: a male friend or partner who accompanies and supports a man in some activity
While guys find large groups of women intimidating, they think just a few together is the most inviting. If you hang out with a couple of friends, a guy would be able to approach you with a couple of his friends (i.e., wingmen), which would take the pressure off.—
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Dončić could very well lead the Lakers on a deep playoff run, with LeBron James serving as his wingman.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Without Towns to worry about as a wingman for Edwards, opponents have figured out Minnesota’s offense.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Jackson passed for 175 yards and two touchdowns against the Steelers, primarily as a wingman to halfback Derrick Henry, who rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Gronkowski previously paired up with ex-New England Patriots teammate Julian Edelman for Bounty's Wingman campaign last season and detailed why Brees — a Saints great — should be a better wingman than Edelman.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Without Towns to worry about as a wingman for Edwards, opponents have figured out Minnesota’s offense.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Jackson passed for 175 yards and two touchdowns against the Steelers, primarily as a wingman to halfback Derrick Henry, who rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Gronkowski previously paired up with ex-New England Patriots teammate Julian Edelman for Bounty's Wingman campaign last season and detailed why Brees — a Saints great — should be a better wingman than Edelman.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Wingman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wingman. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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